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Visit Buncrana!

Buncrana Bridge

Buncrana sits along the shores of Lough Swilly in the Inishowen Peninsula. It is one of the larger towns in Donegal and the largest town in Inishowen. In Irish ‘Bun Crannacha’ means ‘foot of the Crana (river)’. Interestingly Buncrana was the first town in Donegal to have electricity, generated by its own Swan Mill from October 1905 until September 1954.

This town boasts a splendid range of rich culture and history. You are able to experience historic sites, and experience its living history right through to current day cultural & historical festivals and events. The following are a few examples of the cultural & historical interests in and around Buncrana - O’Doherty Castle, Buncrana Castle, The Castle Bridge, Fr. Hegarty’s Rock, St. Marys’s Church Cockhill, Ned’s Point Fort, Buncrana Market Square, Tullyarvin Mill, Swan’s Mill, Swan Park, S.S. Laurentic, Clan O’Dochertaigh, Amazing Grace, The Wolfe Tone Connection, Bishop Edward Maginn & The Famine Pot, St. Mura’s Cross Fahan, Inch Castle, Burt Castle, Grianán Aileach and Fort Dunree.

Buncrana town has loads to see and do, whatever your capability and speed, there are numerous things for young and old to see and do. Facilities, amenities and an abundance of activities are widely available. Throughout the year, festivals and events occur catering for all ages and tastes. The entertainment scene is very lively with a varied selection of venues to visit. Music from traditional to modern is available and there is a great mix of eateries, you can have your pick!

People

Daniel Anthony Hutton (born September 10, 1942, Buncrana, County Donegal), is an Irish-American singer, who was also the head of Hanna Barbera Records from 1965-1966. Best known as one of the three lead vocalists in the seminal band, Three Dog Night; Danny and his family emigrated to the United...